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United States / Utah / No Metro Area / Wayne County / Hanksville / Zip Codes
Hanksville, UT is located in a region of the country known for its dry climate. The average annual precipitation in Hanksville is only around 8 inches, which is far lower than national averages. Summers in Hanksville tend to be hot with temperatures reaching up to 100°F on some days, while winters are relatively mild and rarely dip below 0°F. The area experiences very low humidity throughout the year, making it a great destination for those looking for an arid climate.

Hanksville, Utah gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hanksville averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 252 sunny days per year in Hanksville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hanksville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hanksville is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Utah.

9.2 Summer - 4.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Hanksville, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHanksville, UtahUnited States
  14.0 in.38.1 in.
  69.5 in.27.8 in.
  89.2 days106.2 days
  252 days205 days
  79.5°85.8°
  14.6°21.7°
  6.67
  4.64.3
  4288 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Hanksville with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Utah. In Hanksville, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hanksville are August, July and June.
In Hanksville, there are 1.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Utah.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hanksville with an average of 14.6°. This is colder than most places in Utah.
In Hanksville, there are 185.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Utah.
In Hanksville, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Utah.
Humidity is low in Hanksville, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Hanksville with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in Hanksville means that it is about average compared to other places in Utah.
August is the rainiest month in Hanksville with 9.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.3 rainy days. There are 89.2 rainy days annually in Hanksville, which is rainier than most places in Utah. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 69.5 inches in Hanksville means that it is snowier than most places in Utah. December is the snowiest month in Hanksville with 17.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Stephanie · Bellwood, IL
Hanksville...pppfftttt
Over 6 years ago

I have traveled numerous places in US and have not seen a place like Hanksville. The places (businesses & homes) are quaint and have a certain charm. What I was  More

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